When you're new to the exciting world of Cornhole, Baggo, Corn Toss, or Bags (all names for the same addicting game) you'll hear some new terms for your tosses, scores and misses.If shuckers, gushers and cow pies leave you in utter cornfusion, read on to learn some of the common Cornhole game definitions.Remember that the basic rules are to get your four cornbags into the cornhole. There are some tricks and strategies that can help...more
Steam cleaning carpets seems to be a booming business. Advertising circulars boast super specials on x-number of rooms or whole house cleaning. Perhaps you've wondered once upon a time just how a steam cleaner works and if you should do it yourself or if you should hire a company to do it for you.'Wet' carpet cleaning, as opposed to just vacuuming, is available in three different methods. You might hear these terms used...more
Moving to a new home is a joyous event and is an important milestone in our lives. Traditionally, the proud new home owner will invite friends and relatives over for a housewarming party, in order to return the hospitality received in the past, and to show off the new house When someone is a first time home owner, he/she may not have much household items. Friends and relatives usually congratulate the home owner with housewarming gifts that may be needed in setting up the new home. In addition, these gifts are often symbols of abundance and good luck, and are intended to bring prosperity and joy to the new home. This article provides some unique yet practical housewarming gift ideas. 1. Housewarming Gift Basket: This colonial house gift box is filled with gourmet snacks and household items that the new home owner can use. The recipients will be delighted to find items range from liquid hand soap, body and hand lotion, sweet smelling potpourri, scented jar candle, ktchen potholder and dish towel, combination screwdriver set, toothbrush and toothpaste kit to a small first aid kit. The recipients will also find gourmet butter toffee pretzels, French vanilla cocoas, caramel popcorn,...more
Let's face it; there are certain things which are best done by you yourself, and choosing a venue for a special function is one of them. If you know what's good for you, you won't even consider asking your Mum because she'll more than likely end up booking the church hall.Ideally, you want a place which is not only attractive,...more
Life at home with a child with autism is rarely easy. Changes in routine, unexpected visitors, difficulties with food, toileting and dressing can be disruptive to the whole family. Visits to the doctor or the dentist are incredibly challenging. Parents too often forego visiting friends and family because the stress of breaking the routine of a...more
Work has become tedious. The walls of your home seem to be closing in. You NEED a vacation. But the thought of traveling with your children, especially your child with autism, is less than enticing.Families need vacations: time to escape the regular chores, schedules and routines of home and family. Holidays mean a chance to break away from routine, a change of pace, new setting, different food, people and activities; not exactly autism friendly! Traveling with children is always more challenging, but planning a vacation with a child with autism can seem downright daunting.There are ways to alleviate some of the stress and create an enjoyable getaway for every member of the family. Some simple guidelines and smart planning will make a big difference!Start smallChildren with autism do best with learning in small steps. If your child has never had time away from home it is wise to take a "mini vacation" for a few hours, build up to a whole day and soon after that a night away. The more familiar a child is with a new activity the less anxiety they will experience. A few hours spent in an activity close to home that is similar to what you plan to do on vacation, will be worth the time...more
If you are reading this article, you are probably having a little difficulty figuring out what to get Mom. We understand this and hope the following information helps make your decision process easier. Here, we have picked out some popular topics for...more
One problem with gift giving is that you can often feel like you have run out of good gift ideas after a couple of years. This can be really problematic when you are trying to find just the right gift that shows how much you care, but can only think...more
Shopping for Dad can be a down right frustrating experience at times because they are so hard to shop for when you want to find just the right gift. We know how difficult this can be when you are given little to go on and can't seem to think of...more
Believe it or not, the fall is already here. What this means to many is that Christmas is fast approaching and people will need to start figuring out what to get their kids. To help make this easier for you, we have put together a list of categories...more
In case you missed it, the Dora Links Doll is one of best gifts around. Moms and Dads already know that this gift has been widely discussed for several months now resulting in an amazing amount of interest in its release. The big interest for Dora...more
This holiday season is a good year for electronics. You may have been misled into believing that it would be a down year because of the economy, but nothing could be further from the truth. Year 2009 there are a significant number of exceptional...more